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On Fri, 2002-07-05 at 14:21, jason.smith@sarcom.com wrote: > <<I will try replacing the Vacuum ahh "Modulator" that's what its called, > when I replace the pan gasket. > > <<There is probably no need to replace it. Try adjusting the one you have. > 1/2 turn CW should bring the shift point up a bit, and that may be what you > need. If it is bent, it probably won't work right, but you can try > straightening it by hand. If you need to, you can replace it with the sump > full, but you'll want to work quickly.>>> > > Oh, I am glad to hear that. I will take out the Bentley and give it a try. > BTW, Jim is there a certain torque the ATF pan bolt's get? For some reason > that last time I looked I could not find it in the Bentley. I'm sure it is > there, I just kept overlooking it. Thanks again, Jim. > Before you start messing with the modulator valve, check the front transmission mount. On an automatic, these are notorious for coming loose. This will give you a jerky shifting. As an example, the parts car I have, had one stud missing, and the nut was gone on the other stud. Also, if you pull the modulator off, be careful, as there is a sealing washer, a pin, and a spring in there. -- Russ Wolfe '66 FB MT (It drove) '71 FB AT '65 Bug (not running) russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/